National Day of Listening 2024 Date After Thanksgiving Day in the US: Know History and Significance of the Day That Encourages People To Be Good Listeners

National Day of Listening is an excellent time to encourage people to be good listeners as it builds understanding, deepen connections, and resolve conflicts effectively.

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Every year, National Day of Listening is observed across the United States of America on the day after Thanksgiving. This year, National Day of Listening 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, November 29. The day coincides with Native American Heritage Day, which is also celebrated on the same day. The annual event encourages people to engage in meaningful conversations and try to be a listener. National Day of Listening emphasises the value of listening and the power of storytelling as a way to strengthen relationships and family bonds. In this article, let’s know more about the National Day of Listening 2024 date and the significance of this annual event in the US.

National Day of Listening 2024 Date

National Day of Listening 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, November 29.

National Day of Listening History

National Day of Listening was established in 2008 by StoryCorps, a nonprofit organisation. This organisation was dedicated to sharing people's stories and preserving them for future generations. Since its inception, National Day of Listening has grown into a nationwide event that encourages people to connect through meaningful conversations. This is a perfect day to initiate conversations with family members, friends, or close ones and ask them to share their stories, memories, and experiences. Thanksgiving 2024 Rituals: From Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to Breaking the Wishbone, Fun Traditions About the Holiday You Must Know.

National Day of Listening Significance

National Day of Listening is an excellent time to encourage people to be good listeners as it builds  understanding, deepen connections, and resolve conflicts effectively. Listening is not merely hearing words; it involves actively engaging with and interpreting the speaker’s message, both verbal and nonverbal. People usually spend quality time talking to family members or loved ones about their life stories and experiences.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 25, 2024 06:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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